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Vanessa Goodwill is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her research focuses on the role of RNA-binding proteins, particularly FUS, in neurological disorders such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration. She is involved in studying the mechanisms by which these proteins contribute to the pathology of these diseases, aiming to uncover new therapeutic targets. Through her work, Goodwill collaborates with various co-authors and engages in interdisciplinary research efforts. She actively participates in seminars and contributes to the academic community through her publications. Her involvement in research also extends to understanding ion channels' roles in neurodegenerative diseases, further highlighting her commitment to elucidating the complex interactions at play in cellular dysfunction. Goodwill's dedication to advancing knowledge in pathology is reflected in her engagement with students and peers at UCSD, where she fosters an environment of inquiry and discussion in her courses.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).